Question 465 · LDEK · Dental trauma

In case of a total luxation (avulsion) of a permanent tooth with completely formed apex, which after knocking out was preserved in dry environment (up to 30 minutes), replanted tooth should be stabilized for:

  1. A. 7-14 days.
  2. B. 3-4 weeks.
  3. C. 6-12 weeks.
  4. D. 18 weeks.
  5. E. none of the above mentioned.
Hint

Current IADT guidance favours short, flexible splinting after replantation of a mature avulsed tooth to support PDL healing.

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